It’s aimed at targeting the tradition of the Nigerian people- Deji Adeyanju calls on the National Assembly to repeal the Naira Abuse provision in the CBN Act
Deji Adeyanju, a respected lawyer, has asked Nigeria’s National Assembly to remove the Naira Abuse rule from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. This law makes it illegal to tamper with the Naira, including common cultural practices like spraying money during celebrations. Adeyanju shared on his social media that the law does not just […]
Jonathan hails previous NASS sessions for standing up to presidential authority
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has asked lawmakers to be bold and make independent choices without being controlled by the President. Speaking at the Champions of Nigerian Content Awards Dinner in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Jonathan praised past National Assembly members who stood firm and independent, even when it meant going against presidential decisions. He said […]
BREAKING: Tinubu presents N1.481trn Rivers 2025 budget to NASS
President Bola Tinubu has sent the 2025 budget for Rivers State to the National Assembly for approval. The proposed total budget is N1.481 trillion. He explained that this move became necessary after the Supreme Court canceled the original budget passed by the state. Also, Rivers State is currently under a state of emergency, which has […]
How Many Senators In Office Today Can Speak Like This? – Dino Melaye Asks As He Shares Throwback Video Of Him Challenging President Buhari
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has sparked conversations once again—this time, by questioning the boldness and integrity of the current Nigerian Senate. In a post shared on his social media, Melaye didn’t hold back as he criticized sitting lawmakers for what he called their failure to “speak truth to power.” According to him, many […]
Wike Defends FCT’s ₦1.78 Trillion 2025 Statutory Budget Before National Assembly
On May 21, 2025, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), went to the National Assembly to explain and defend the FCT’s 2025 budget of ₦1.78 trillion. He said most of the money—about 72%—will be used for building and improving projects around the FCT. The rest, about 28%, will cover […]
UTME Failure: Why NASS lacks competence to probe technical glitch – Lawyer Idam
The 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Examination (UTME) results caused a lot of shock in Nigeria. More than 80% of candidates failed the exam, and JAMB said this was because of a “technical glitch.” But activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam says the National Assembly is not capable of investigating this issue well. Idam even joked that […]
Defection: ‘These guys are not real’ – Sowore lambasts Labour Party lawmakers
Omoyele Sowore, who ran for president in 2023 under the African Action Congress (AAC), has spoken out against members of the Labour Party currently in the National Assembly. He said many of them have now teamed up with the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in Nigeria. According to a report from DAILY POST, […]
Rivers: NASS urges Supreme Court to dismiss PDP suit with N1bn fine
The National Assembly has called for the Supreme Court of Nigeria to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 11 governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governors are challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, but the National Assembly believes the case is flawed. The legislative body has argued that the […]
Wike Lists Conditions For Peace In Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that true peace in Rivers State can only happen if all political and community leaders come together with honesty and unity. Speaking at the 70th birthday celebration of former lawmaker Ken Chikere in Port Harcourt, Wike said that blackmail […]
Don’t Criticise Us Based On Your Personal Frustrations – Nigerian Senate Replies Pastor Bakare
The Nigerian Senate has responded to recent remarks by Pastor Tunde Bakare, warning him not to direct his personal or political frustration at the lawmakers. In a statement on Tuesday, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who speaks for the Senate, said Pastor Bakare’s comments were full of generalizations and disrespectful remarks that could damage people’s trust in […]